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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GAOA FLAMING GORGE NRA WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM REPAIR (CEDAR SPRINGS WATER)

Final (Revised) – 04/01/2025

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project includes the reconstruction of a portion of the Greendale Public Water System on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest. Specifically, this project focuses on the lower 1.5 miles of the water system serving the area of Cedar Springs Campground and Marina.

The base bid work includes:

Removal and disposal of existing structures and water system equipment.

Replacing existing water system pipelines to lower campsites including valves, valve boxes, and drains.

Replacing and/or relocating four pressure reducing valves with manholes.

Installing three new air-vacuum relief valves with manholes.

Installing two new water hydrants.

Repairing existing paved and native surface roads.

Constructing service roadway realignment.

Bid Option #1 work includes:

Removal and disposal of existing structures and water system equipment.

Replacing additional existing water system pipeline including valves, valve boxes, drain, and a highway crossing.

Replacing one pressure reducing valve with manhole.

Items to be salvaged and reinstalled:

Water meter.

PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest, Daggett County, Utah, in Section 16, T 2 N, R 22 E. It is located approximately 33 miles southwest of Manila, Utah. The project may be accessed from State Highway 191 and Forest Road 183 (Cedar Springs Road).

SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

Some construction sites will be closed to the public during construction. Specifically, Cedar Springs Campground and the utility access roads to the north and south will be closed. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. Cedar Springs Marina must remain open to the public from April 15 to October 15. The Contractor will be responsible for temporary traffic control, signing, and limiting public access.

Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by the Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

Notify the Contracting Officer not less than five days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the Contracting Officer’s written permission.

Accidental utility interruptions shall be restored within 36 hours The existing water system is to remain in service to the extent possible throughout construction. Planned outages for transfer of individual services are to be coordinated in advance in accordance with paragraph 2 above.

Contractors will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect the reservoir and streams, wet or dry, during construction activities. The Contractor will be required to submit a stream protection plan and receive approval from the COR, in writing, prior to the beginning of construction. The contractor must also obtain storm water permitting if required by the State of Utah.

A portion of original waterline is within an environmentally protected area identified in the Plans. To avoid damage or impacts to the protected area, the Contractor will construct a new access road through timbered areas prior to construction of the pipeline realigned around the protected area (See Plans Sheets W-5 and W-6). No construction activity is allowed in the protected area. Construction traffic on the original road within the protected area shall be limited to light rubber-tired traffic during initial project survey and preparation activities and will only be allowed with Contracting Officer approval. No heavy equipment, including tracked vehicles, will be permitted through the protected area. Temporary fencing around the protected area will be installed by the government prior to construction.

All construction equipment shall be pressure-washed before entering the National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brush guard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR and Utah Department of Transportation. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. The contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site.

No overnight camping will be allowed on site.

INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

START DATE

The estimated start date for this project is 08/15/2025

CONTRACT TIME

Base Bid: 365 Calendar Days

SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental, and no additional compensation will be made.

SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 015100 - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

SECTION 022340 - OBLITERATION OF OLD ROADWAYS AND PARKING SPURS

SECTION 023701 - SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

SECTION 024102 - REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 033010 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE (LIMITED APPLICATIONS)

SECTION 033530 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER

SECTION 033540 - CONCRETE SIDEWALK

SECTION 133402 - UTILITY BOXES

SECTION 221100 - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

SECTION 221102 - CURB VALVES AND BOXES

SECTION 221103 - PLUMBING APPURTENANCES

SECTION 221104 - EQUIPMENT LABELING FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

SECTION 221105 - WATER HYDRANTS

SECTION 311000 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

SECTION 312000 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 312010 - SELECT BORROW

SECTION 312100 - PROJECT SITE PREPARATION AND GRADING

SECTION 312225 - EXCAVATION & EMBANKMENT

SECTION 321200 - HOT-MIX ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321204 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE OR SURFACE COURSE

SECTION 322205 - BARRIER ROCKS

SECTION 330530 - UTILITY LOCATING SYSTEM

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SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1. GENERAL

SUMMARY

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for geotextiles, netting and erosion control blankets shall be along slope lines.

For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided for.

For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

Earthwork Tolerances - Adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 feet shall be made by the contractor as necessary to produce the designed sections and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes."

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

Acre: Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

50lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 50lb bags of standard bentonite grout.

94lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 94lb bags of standard cement or grout.

Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

Material in Place or Stockpile. The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

Gallons (GAL): The quantity shall be measured by any of the following methods:

Measured volume in container.

Metered volume by approved metering system.

Commercially package volume.

Hour (HR): Measurement will be for the actual number of hours (or fraction thereof) ordered by the Contracting Officer and performed by the contractor.

Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point; parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

Mile: Measured horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach, or ramp.

Pound (LB): For sacked or packaged material, measurement will be the net weight as packed by the manufacturer.

Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

STAKED QUANTITIES (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

VEHICLE QUANTITIES (VQ) - These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

1. GENERAL

SUMMARY

This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainment.

PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL

SUMMARY

This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed permitting coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

If an intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Indicate the name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

Provide space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

Project name.

Date.

Name and address of Contractor.

Name of manufacturer.

Unique identifier, including revision number.

Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

If more than one item is shown on the submittal sheet, identify item.

Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for the final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as a final submittal.

Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measures and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PRODUCTS

ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval) General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data is not suitable for use, submit it as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

Include the following information, as applicable:

Manufacturer's written recommendations.

Manufacturer's product specifications.

Manufacturer's installation instructions.

Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

Wiring diagrams show factory-installed wiring.

Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

Dimensions.

Identification of products.

Fabrication and installation drawings.

Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

Wiring diagrams show field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 days of commencement of work.

Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval) General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality Control."

Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

EXECUTION

GENERAL

Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

Requests for substitutions will only be considered if the contractor submits the following:

Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by the Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

TABLE 013000-1

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SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

1. GENERAL

This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

SUBMITTALS

Contractor Quality Control Plan Permits, Licenses, and Certificates Test and Inspection Reports As-Built Drawings

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

EXECUTION

QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control Plan.

If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

Date of issue.

Project title and number.

Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.

Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

Reference Specification Section(s).

Complete test or inspection data.

Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

TABLE 014100-1

Item

Subsection Certification or Test Required

Frequency

1 set per 25 cu.yd.

System See Spec.

aggregate

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SECTION 015100 - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

1. GENERAL

SUMMARY

This work consists of furnishing, maintaining, relocating, and removing temporary traffic control and safety devices and services for the control and protection of public traffic near the project site. Prior to beginning construction, the Contractor shall submit a traffic control and safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. As a minimum the traffic control and safety plan shall address signing in and near the project site and at all road and highway junctions that will be used as access to the project site, material sources, water sources and disposal sites as well as any other areas where the Contractor will be performing work under this contract.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurements or payment will be made for work specified in this section. All work will be included in other items listed in the Schedule of Items.

PRODUCTS

TRAFFIC CONTROL

Traffic control and safety devices (barricades, cones, tubular markers, vertical panels, drums, portable barriers and so forth) designs and configurations shall conform to the MUTCD. When interpreting the requirements in the applicable MUTCD sections, replace the word “should” with the word “shall.”

EXECUTION

GENERAL

All signs shall be constructed to comply with the requirements of MUTCD for the construction operations. Install and maintain temporary traffic control and safety devices adjacent to and within the project as shown on the approved traffic control and safety plan and MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control and safety devices as follows:

Furnish and install traffic control and safety devices before the start of construction operations.

Install only those traffic control and safety devices needed for each stage or phase.

Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

Keep temporary traffic control and safety devices clean.

Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

Barricades Perform the work described under MUTCD Part VI. Use type III or IV reflective sheeting. Use wood, metal, or plastic barricades. When type II barricades are used, use barricades that collapse when tipped over.

Construction Signs Use type III or IV reflective sheeting. Use wood, metal, fiberglass, or other approved posts.

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SECTION 022340 - OBLITERATION OF OLD ROADWAYS AND PARKING SPURS

1. GENERAL

This item shall consist of obliteration and work to prevent erosion and encourage revegetation, in accordance with these specifications, of such old roadways or areas as are indicated on the drawings or designated on the ground for obliteration.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for work in this section. Payment shall be included in related work items found in the Schedule of Items.

PRODUCTS

NOT APPLICABLE

EXECUTION

GENERAL

The obliteration of old roadways shall consist of rough grading when needed, ripping or scarifying, cross ditching, and opening drainages. The work shall not commence until after the designated sections are no longer needed to serve traffic.

ROUGH GRADING

Rough grading shall consist of filling the existing ditch (if applicable) and rough out sloping of the roadway. The old road shoulder shall be roughly broken down to present a more natural appearance.

RIPPING

After the rough grading has been completed, the area of the old roadway shall then be ripped, scarified or plowed to a minimum 6-inch depth at maximum 16-inch intervals and left in a condition suitable for reseeding, or to encourage natural revegetation.

CROSS DITCHING

After the rough grading and ripping have been completed, the old roadway shall be cross ditched at approximately 100-foot intervals. These cross ditches shall be sloped with the grade and be cut to a minimum 8-inch depth below the old roadbed, placing the excavated materials on the downhill side. They shall extend from outside the shoulder line continuously into the back slope to form a positive interception ditch.

DRAINAGES

Live streams and other drainages shall be opened by removing the old structures and grading the approach fills so that they will in no way impair the flow in the channel. Materials with salvage value shall be carefully removed as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION 023701 - SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

1. GENERAL

The work under this section consists of furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and performing all operations in connection with construction sediment and control measures.

General All erosion and sediment control measures are to be placed prior to any disturbance caused by grading and or excavation and shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate regulatory agency for the State.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that erosion and sediment control measures are implemented and maintained at the site.

Soil disturbing activities include but are not limited to: Clearing and grubbing, excavation for utilities and foundations, roadway and parking lot construction, construction or modification of site drainage, grading, and preparation for final seeding.

SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall be required to submit a sediment and erosion control plan in accordance with this specification for approval by the Contracting Officer 2 weeks prior to start of work.

PERMITS

The Contractor shall apply for and pay for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the state the project resides in.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measures and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PRODUCTS

SYNTHETIC FILTER FABRIC FOR SILT FENCES.

Pervious sheet of polypropylene, nylon, or polyethylene fabric conforming to the following physical and hydraulic characteristics:

Filter fabric should contain ultraviolet ray inhibitors and stabilizers to provide a minimum of 6 months of expected usable construction life at a temperature range of 0 to 120 F.

Support Posts: 4 foot - 2 x 2 wood.

STRAW BALES

Oat or wheat straw, free from weeds, viable weed seeds, foreign matter detrimental to plant life, and dry.

Grass hay bales are not acceptable.

In order to prevent deterioration of the bindings, all bales shall be either wire-bound or string-tied so that bindings are oriented around the sides rather than along the tops and bottoms of the bales.

STRAW WATTLES OR ROLLS

Furnish straw wattles or rolls that are manufactured from weed free straw and wrapped in a tubular photodegradable plastic netting made from 85% high density polyethylene, 14% ethyl vinyl acetate and 1% color for UV inhibition. Conform to the following:

EXECUTION

CONSTRUCTION

Install straw bales at local drainage ways to prevent silt intrusion upon adjacent drainage courses. Remove straw bales following establishment of vegetation cover and utilize as mulch at swales or on steep slopes.

Prior to construction, install silt fences along the downhill construction limits to prevent silt intrusion upon adjacent land.

Install sediment and erosion control measures on the down slope toe of all top-soil stockpiles.

Maintain and remove all erosion controls as specified.

Temporary seeding shall be placed on exposed surfaces that will not be brought to final grading or permanent cover treatment within 30 days of the exposure to reduce erosion and sedimentation by stabilizing exposed soils. Seeded areas shall be checked regularly for bare spots, washouts, and healthy growth to ensure that a good stand of grass is being maintained. Reseed areas that fail to establish vegetation cover as soon as such areas are identified.

DUST CONTROL

In areas subject to surface and air movement of dust, where on-site or off-site damage is likely to occur, one or more of the following preventive measures shall be taken for dust control:

Minimize the period of soil exposure through the use of temporary ground cover and other temporary stabilization practices.

Sprinkle the site with water until the surface is wet. Repeat as needed.

SILT FENCE

Silt fences are appropriate for the following general locations:

Immediately upstream of the point(s) of runoff discharge from a site before flow becomes concentrated. Below disturbed areas where runoff may occur in the form of overland flow.

Along the down slope toe of all top-soil stockpiles.

Materials.

Utilize standard strength synthetic filter fabric for sediment barriers. The filter fabric shall be purchased in a continuous roll cut to the length of the barrier to avoid the use of joints. When joints are necessary, filter cloth shall be spliced together only at a support post, with a minimum 6-inch overlap, and securely sealed.

The standard strength filter fabric shall be stapled or wired to the fence and 6 inches of the fabric shall be extended into the ground. Filter fabric shall not be stapled to existing trees.

Support posts shall be spaced at a maximum 6 feet and driven securely into the ground for a minimum of 24 inches.

Filter fabric shall be buried at a minimum of 12 inches.

The height of a silt fence shall not exceed 36 inches. Higher fences may impound volumes of water sufficient to cause failure of the structure.

Maintenance.

Silt fences and filter barriers shall be inspected immediately after each rainfall and at least daily during prolonged rainfall.

Silt fences shall be inspected for depth of sediment, tears, and to see if the fabric is securely attached to the fence posts, and to see that the fence posts are firmly in the ground. Any deficiencies shall be repaired immediately.

Should the fabric on a silt fence of filter barrier decompose or become ineffective prior to the end of the expected usable life and the barrier still be necessary, the fabric shall be replaced promptly.

Sediment deposits should be removed after each storm event and/or when deposits reach approximately 1/3 the height of the barrier or when the sediments limit or prevent the flow of water through the fabric.

Any sediment deposits remaining in place after the silt fence or filter barrier is no longer required shall be dressed to conform with the existing grade, prepared, and seeded.

STRAW BALE EROSION CONTROL FENCE

Straw bale erosion control fences are appropriate for the following general locations:

Sheet flow applications: Straw bales shall be placed in a single row, lengthwise on the contour with ends of adjacent bales tightly abutting one another.

Channel flow applications: Straw bales shall be placed in a single row, lengthwise oriented perpendicular to the direction of flow with ends of adjacent bales tightly abutting one another. The barrier shall be extended to such a length that the bottoms of the end bales are higher in elevation than the top of the lowest middle bale to assure that sediment laden runoff will flow either through or over the barrier but not around it.

The barrier shall be entrenched and backfilled. A trench shall be excavated the width of a bale and the length of the proposed barrier to a minimum depth of 4 inches. After the bales are staked and chinked, the excavated soil shall be backfilled against the barrier. Backfill shall conform to the ground level of the downhill side and shall be built up to 4 inches against the uphill side of the barrier.

Each bale shall be securely anchored by at least 2 stakes or rebar driven through the bale. The first stake in each bale shall be driven toward the previously laid bale to force the bales together. Stakes or rebar shall be driven a minimum of 12 inches into the ground or deep enough into the ground to securely anchor the bales, whichever is greater.

The gaps between bales shall be chinked (filled by wedging with straw to prevent water from escaping between the bales). Loose straw scattered over the area immediately uphill from a straw bale barrier tends to increase barrier efficiency.

STRAW WATTLE OR ROLL

Straw wattles shall be installed in accordance to manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

At a minimum:

The wattle shall be entrenched and backfilled. A trench shall be excavated the width of the straw waddle and the length of the proposed barrier to a depth of 2-3 inches.

Each wattle shall be securely anchored by at least one 18-24 inch stake every 3-4 feet and with a stake on each end. Stakes shall be driven perpendicularly to slope face through the middle of the wattle until 2-3 inches remains exposed above the waddle.

After the wattles are staked, compact excavated soil against the uphill side of the barrier.

Adjacent wattles should be tightly abut.

MAINTENANCE

Inspection shall be frequent, and repair or replacement shall be made promptly as needed. Straw bale carriers shall be removed when they have served their usefulness, but not before the upslope areas have been permanently stabilized.

END OF SECTION 023701

April 2025

SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES 023701-5

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R4

GAOA FLAMING GORGE NRA WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM REPAIR (CEDAR SPRINGS WATER)

SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

1. GENERAL

SUMMARY

This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, unsuitable excavation material, clearing and grubbing debris, and construction and demolition debris.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

There will be no separate measurements or payment for work in this Section. Waste material disposal is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

EXECUTION

WASTE MATERIAL TO BE HAULED TO A DISPOSAL AREA

All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be hauled to a disposal area.

All unsuitable excavated material and oversize boulders:

When generated along paved roads and developed areas, it shall be hauled to a disposal area.

When generated along remote access roads and undeveloped areas, it may be spread evenly along the work area in a manner that does not impede maintenance access and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Disposal Area: All waste material above shall be hauled to the disposal area on Government property as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Waste material shall be piled and compacted to form a dense layer.

The size and shape of the piled waste material shall be designated by the Contracting Officer.

The piled material shall be covered with soil to a uniform depth of six inches minimum and sloped to 2:1 or flatter.

The disposal site shall be left suitable for seeding.

WASTE MATERIAL TO BE HAULED TO A LANDFILL

All demolition materials, garbage, and other refused generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed of off Government property in an approved landfill.

All stumps, slash and other clearing and grubbing debris shall be hauled to a landfill.

The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

END OF SECTION 024100

April 2025

WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL 024100-2

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R4

GAOA FLAMING GORGE NRA WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM REPAIR (CEDAR SPRINGS WATER)

SECTION 024102 - REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

1. GENERAL

SUMMARY

Includes removal disposal, and backfilling of existing septic tanks, water and sewer lines, valves, concrete pads and walkways, utilities and all other items to the extent shown on the Drawings. This item also includes scarifying and regrading the area around features and structures removed.

Related Sections Include the Following:

Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal.”

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment will be lump sum for removal and disposal of existing structures as shown on the Drawings.

PRODUCTS

SELECT BACKFILL

Select backfill shall be native or imported soil, sand, or granular soil free of stones larger than 6 inches in greatest…